BY-LAWS
OF
PERDIDO BAY YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION

ARTICLE II – PURPOSE & OBJECTIVES
A. PURPOSE:
1. The PBYSA shall be a nonprofit organization and any expense(s) by its members will be kept to a minimum.
2. The purpose of the PBYSA is to promote the development of youth amateur athletics through organized sports,
specifically: BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, SOCCER, BASKETBALL, CHEERLEADING and FOOTBALL. The
goals are the development of a strong character, good citizenship, a positive attitude, self-esteem, and to
develop responsibility in the youth in our community through organized sports. These goals will be achieved
through fair play, good sportsmanship, and congenial fellowship, with adult leaders and coaches providing an
example.
B. OBJECTIVES:
1. Provide opportunities for youths to participate in team sports in a safe, well-supervised environment.
2. Promote the ideals of good sportsmanship, fair play, teamwork, and "healthy" competition.
3. Operate with priorities in the following order:
a) Provide the opportunity for everyone to play.
b) Always promote having fun and learning ahead of winning.
c) Strive to develop the confidence and self-esteem of each individual participant.
d) Maintain a strong-non-competitive program for all beginning and less-skilled players.
e) Provide situations where players are competing within an appropriate skill level.
f) Provide opportunities for higher-level competition for players whose skills can benefit from such competition.